Industrial Paint Helper — 40-Hour Week, Day or Evening

SJS Industrial; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

7 federal holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

SJS Industrial, a veteran-owned shop in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a full-time Paint Helper to support painters with surface preparation, masking, and coating application. The role is Monday–Friday with two shift options (6:00 am–2:30 pm or 12:30 pm–9:00 pm) and occasional OT for special projects.

Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour with 80 hours of PTO, seven federal holidays, and a benefits package. Experience in industrial, marine, or commercial environments is preferred and safety is

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Experience in painting, construction, shipyard, industrial, manufacturing, or general labor environments preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist painters with surface preparation, coating applications, and finishing tasks on marine, industrial, commercial, or construction projects.
• Hang products for paint and prepare surfaces for coating.
• Perform sanding, grinding, scraping, wire brushing, pressure washing, and cleaning to remove old coatings.
• Mix paints, primers, coatings, and solvents per manufacturer specs.
• Assist with masking, taping, and protecting adjacent surfaces before painting.
• Support coating application using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Load and move materials, equipment, and tools at job sites.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with all safety policies.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Punctuality

Team player

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Grinders

Sanders

Painting equipment

Job description

SJS Industrial, a veteran-owned shop in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a full-time Paint Helper to support painters with surface preparation, masking, and coating application. The role is Monday–Friday with two shift options (6:00 am–2:30 pm or 12:30 pm–9:00 pm) and occasional OT for special projects.

Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour with 80 hours of PTO, seven federal holidays, and a benefits package. Experience in industrial, marine, or commercial environments is preferred and safety is